Cross-Border Transactions

UAE-based DH Advisory has joined Eight International, a global network of consultancy firms specializing in corporate advisory, financial services, and M&A. This partnership will enhance DH Advisory’s ability to support Middle Eastern clients while providing access to an international network of deal professionals. Operating from Dubai, DH Advisory focuses on buy-side and sell-side deal mandates for corporates, family businesses, and financial sponsors. Its team has a strong track record, having completed over 500 M&A transactions, with many professionals previously working at Big Four firms. Declan Hayes, Founder and Managing Partner at DH Advisory, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Joining Eight International will allow us to better serve our Middle East clients by providing access to world-class deal professionals and a broader deal flow.” As part of the affiliation, Eight International clients seeking Middle Eastern opportunities will be connected with DH Advisory, while DH Advisory clients aiming for cross-border transactions will receive support from Eight International’s global members. Founded in 2016, Eight International now boasts 3,600 professionals across 15 countries, specializing in strategy, restructuring, forensic litigation, and M&A. Pascal Raidron, President of Eight International, welcomed DH Advisory, noting, “Their expertise strengthens our capabilities and allows us to strategically support businesses in the Middle East.” The announcement follows Eight International’s recent expansion into Oceania through the addition of McGrathNicol (350 staff) and comes a year after Eight Advisory’s acquisition in France. Source: consultancy.com